Apple Mac OS X Launch Services code execution
| macos-launchservices-code-execution (43495) |  High Risk |
Description:
Apple Mac OS X could allow a remote attacker to execute code on the system, caused by a race condition error in the download validation of symbolic links within the Launch Services component. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability and execute arbitrary code on the system. This vulnerability could be exploited automatically if the "Open safe files" option is enabled in Safari.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 5.1 |
| Access Vector: | Network |
| Access Complexity: | High |
| Authentication: | None |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Partial |
| Integrity Impact: | Partial |
| Availability Impact: | Partial |
| Temporal Score: | 3.8 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply Apple Security Update 2008-004 or upgrade to the latest version of Mac OS X (10.5.4 or later), available from the Apple Web site. See References.
References:
- Apple Web site: About the security content of Security Update 2008-004 and Mac OS X 10.5.4.
- BID-30018: Apple Mac OS X 2008-004 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2008-2311: Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5, when Open Safe Files is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack, probably related to a race condition and automatic execution of a downloaded file.
- SA30802: Apple Mac OS X Security Update Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1020393: Mac OS X Launch Services File Download Symlink Validation Bug Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-1981: Apple Mac OS X Command Execution and Security Bypass Issues
Platforms Affected:
- Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11
- Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.11
Reported:
Jun 30, 2008
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